Yuzu Negroni Cocktail
Exotic yet distinctive taste. A refreshing twist on the classic Negroni cocktail. Yuzu Negroni represents a delightful and citrusy sensation. Looking for inspiration to impress your friends this weekend? Keep on reading. We have a Yuzu cocktail recipe on our minds to share with you.
Some will say that Yuzu looks like the ugly brother of Lemon. Well. If you ask us, Yuzu smells like summer and reminds us of a refreshing jump into Ocean. So it doesn’t matter what it looks like.
What is Yuzu Fruit?
Yuzu is a citrus fruit that resembles a small grapefruit, lime, or lemon. Something in between. But with rough, bumpy skin that ranges from green to yellow. It originates from East Asia and tends to be expensive and hard to find.
Yuzu is ready to lift your drink or meal with its fragrance and flavor. If you ever tried Yuzu, the fruit probably already seduces you with its gentle breeze of freshness.
Uses of Yuzu Fruit
In Korea, they are making Yuja tea out of it. While in Japan you can expect to bump into Yuzu tea made out of Yuzu peel, hot water, and a dash of honey. People in Japan believe that a Yuzu bath during winter solstice prevents cold.
On the market, there are countless Yuzu products. You can find sparkling juices, tonic waters, gins, essences, olive oils, vinegar, and chocolates. In this case, we’re introducing a twist on the classic Negroni cocktail. The creator of this delightful concoction is Morten Krag. He is a cocktail enthusiast from Denmark. Head over to his cocktail blog for more inspiration.
Yuzu Negroni Cocktail
This Yuzu Negroni cocktail offers a harmonious blend of flavors. It is a Yuzu and gin-based cocktail mixed with Suze gentian liqueur and white vermouth. This cocktail uses Yuzu fruit puree from ODK company in Italy to add a dash of freshness. High-quality product made out of handpicked Yuzu fruit in Sicily. While on the other side, Suze gentian liqueur adds bitterness and an aromatic gentian aroma to the cocktail.
Ingredients:
30 ml Gin
30 ml White Vermouth
25 ml Suze Liqueur
0.5 ml Yuzu Puree
Preparation:
Put all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir your mixture until well chilled. Strain your Yuzu Negroni over a large ice cube. Use Yuzu or Lemon wheel as a garnish. Enjoy!
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